Category: What’s university really like?
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Money-Saving Tips from an International Student at the University of York
Money, money, money… Is it funny? The short answer is: not always. Planning to move, live and study abroad for the first time can feel seriously overwhelming, especially when you’re…
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Coffee on a budget: my favourite spots in York
Enjoying York’s café scene doesn’t have to be expensive. In this blog, I’ll share my favourite budget‑friendly coffee spots in York.
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4 Tips to Living Uni Life on a Friendly Budget
From cheap clothes shopping and student discounts to smart grocery shopping, a frugal student’s approach to saving money. Introduction It’s a pretty herculean task to be thrust into striking the…
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Your Wellbeing Toolkit: Looking After Yourself at Uni
Student life is demanding. Deadlines stack up, finances loom, social calendars fill fast… Wellbeing and looking after yourself at uni is paramount. Wellbeing isn’t just one thing or fix; it’s…
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What Tech Do You Actually Need For Uni?
Choosing the right tech can feel like a massive decision when you’re getting ready to start your degree. As a final-year student who has tried and tested many tools throughout…
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Tips for grocery shopping and budgeting in York
After coming to a foreign country for university, cooking became a crucial part of my life. I still remember how nervous I was the week before moving to York, not…
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Penny for your thoughts? How to live affordably as a York student.
Going to university can be a fun and exciting way to experience independence, sometimes for the first time.Maia shares her top tips on how to make the most of student…
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Working my dream part-time job in York as an international student
Long before coming to York, I was pining for a part-time job there. There was one place in particular I was set on working: the beautiful Jo Malone London Boutique…
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Advice from a Third Year student at York
As I enter the second semester of my final year at University, I’ve constantly found myself saying to my friends in years below me, “here’s some advice from a third…
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Joining University after a Gap Year
Hi! My name is Rosie (she/her), and I am a second-year undergraduate studying English at the University of York! I was a bit anxious about joining university after taking a…
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Why York: the best of both worlds for campus and city life
By a Second-Year Business and Management Student When I began searching for universities, I sought more than just a degree. As a prospective Business and Management student, I sought the…